Zurzach: population and statistics
Zurzach has a population of 8,346 (2025) across 26.0 km², or 321 people per km². It ranks 237 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,346 residents
- 26.0 km²
- 321 people/km²
- 345 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Zurzach ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 37.0% in Zurzach, compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Zurzach in numbers
Where is Zurzach?
Population of Zurzach over time
Zurzach had 7,371 residents in 2015 and 8,346 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,637 |
| 2021 | 7,800 |
| 2022 | 7,911 |
| 2023 | 8,237 |
| 2024 | 8,336 |
| 2025 | 8,346 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,640 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tegerfelden, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baden (24,012 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zurzach
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Zurzach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 442 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zurzach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,397 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 238 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 610 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,111 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 729 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zurzach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 609 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,415 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.8% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,005 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 325 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 322 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 244 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,105 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 949 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 65.1 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 200 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,798 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,220 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zurzach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 555 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 251 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 559 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 259 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 827 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.9% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 733 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zurzach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,972 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 246 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 475.9 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 545 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 224 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.2% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,416 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zurzach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 37.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 112 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zurzach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zurzach?
Zurzach has 8,346 residents (2025), ranking 237 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zurzach?
Zurzach covers 26.0 km², with a density of 321 people per km².
Is the population of Zurzach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zurzach went from 7,371 to 8,346, a change of +13.2%.
Where is Zurzach?
Zurzach is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zurzach (district). Latitude 47.588, longitude 8.293.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Zurzach?
In Zurzach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 37.0% (2025), ranking 112 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Zurzach?
In Zurzach, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 65.1 GWh/year (2026), ranking 200 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zurzach?
In Zurzach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zurzach?
The nearest to Zurzach are Tegerfelden (2.9 km), Döttingen (3.2 km), Klingnau (3.3 km), Koblenz (4.9 km), Mellikon (5.0 km).